PALESTINE
March 23-25, March 30, 31, April 1, April 6- 8. Three weekends packed full of Fun and Events. Parade, Festival with Arts and Crafts, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment, Car Show, Dogwood Jamboree, Theatre, Classic Country Music Live. Come see the Dogwoods in bloom! Texas Monthly magazine listed seeing the Dogwoods bloom in Davey Dogwood Park on their bucket list, shouldn't it be on yours? For more info www.palestinechamber.org 903-729-6066, palestineareacofc@earthlink.net

TYLER
A pancake breakfast hosted by Texas Bank & Trust Student Board to raise funds for Refuge of Light will be at 8-11 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 3215 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Cost is $5 person/$15 family. All proceeds go to Refuge of Light, a local non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a long term safe-home that provides physical, mental and spiritual healing in an effort to overcome the brutalization of modern day slavery called 'sex trafficking', in the lives of victimized girls under the age of 18 within the US. For information: mzivney@yahoo.com 903-283-2752

JACKSONVILLE
Spring is Here Rummage Sale! Thursday & Friday, 8 a.m-2 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Lookout Valley Mercantile, 3111 N. Jackson. HUGE SALE with lots of household items, clothing & furniture. Here is another way to help Refuge of Light raise the funds to build a safe-home for domestic minor girls rescued from sex trafficking in Texas. ALL funds generated will go back into the cost of construction for a Refuge cottage. Please visit Refuge of Light website for more details:www.refugeoflight.org

TYLER
The Annual Tyler Azalea 10K and Fun Run, one of the oldest and greatest 10Ks in the state of Texas will begin at 8 a.m.
The race is held at Bergfeld Park and benefits Children's Village Home for Children in Tyler. Over 1,000 runners are expected to participate. Complete details, sponsor information and online registration available at www.tylerazalea10k.com. A 50-yard dash for all children 6 and under will be at 7:45 a.m. with the 10K and 2 mile Fun Run/Walk following at 8 a.m. Proceeds from this annual event will go to Children's Village in Tyler, who for more than 31 years has provided quality 24 hour, long term residential foster care for hundreds of boys and girls from the Tyler and East Texas area.
For more information, refer to: childrensvillageoftexas.org.

TYLER
The Quilters' Guild of East Texas will hold its annual quilt show at Harvey Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6, and $5 for seniors and children.
Among the features at the show there will be a silent auction, raffle quilt, and a cafe. On display will be 193 quilts, from various areas, including Tyler. For more information please go to www.qgetx.org.

TYLER
Breaking Barriers Fitness Boot Camp, 10 a.m., 4010 S. Donnybrook Ave. Achieve health and weight goals. Join a team of supportive taught by a former Marine.
To get a head start on paperwork: http://www.breakingbarriersbootcamp.com/downloads/new-recruit-paperwork/

PALESTINE
Debra Jo will be at Granny Muffin Wines, 301 W. Oak St., during the Dogwood Festival from 1-3 p.m.
Debra Jo (DJ) is a surprising and refreshingly unique 'new'' musician/singer/songwriter. Of the baby boomer generation, she is proof positive that we are never too old in our lives to find, develop, and pursue a new talent. Her works are all original, each different, and she is a one woman band - vocals, keyboard, and guitar. 'On the side' she is a behavior therapist.
http://www.texasartdepot.com/t-granny-muffin.aspx

CROCKETT
A "Digital" Scavenger Hunt! at Mission Tejas State Park. You will search the park for things to be found in the park and capture them with your camera. We will view these on a projector so bring your USB cord if you want to share your photos. We will meet at the Pavilion, from 1 to 3 p.m. We are located on Hwy 21 between Alto and Crockett. Cost: Adult, $2; senior, $1; Park entry fee, the event is free. Information: brent.jackson@tpwd.state.tx.us; brent.jackson@tpwd.state.tx.us

VAN
The Van 2012 Senior Class is raising funds for project graduation with ticket sales and concessions at the annual Powder Puff game from 4 to 7 p.m. at Vandal stadium between the senior girls and junior girls with the Vandal football team cheering them. The band will be performing and dance teams will be dancing.
Admission: $5.

The Sacul Bluegrass Opry features bluegrass and gospel acts beginning at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at its opry hall on Highway 204 in the Cherokee County town of Sacul. Information: www.sandylandbluegrass.com/sacul_opry or 936-569-1179

The Palestine Dogwood Jamboree will be held on at 7 p.m. at Palestine Civic Center Hwy 19 North at Loop 256. This is the eighth year for the show. There are five performances each year with Country Music Artists from all over the state as well as other states as well. The show is always new and different. It is Branson, Mo. style with comedy and great country music. At each show three young people compete for the Dogwood Jamboree Artist of the year. The winner of each show returns to the stage for the finals and receives an award and large cash prize. The audience votes on those competing. The show is family styled also and young and old all participate. Dates for future shows are given below.
Dates for 2012
March 24-âA Country Cavalcadeâ
June 23-âLone Star Countryâ
Aug. 11-âDown Home Countryâ
Oct. 27-âAutumn Countryâ
Dec. 8-âChristmas Countryâ
For reservations call: 903-729-7080 or 903-724-2556

PALESTINE
From the hilarious screen success "Some Like It Hot," "SUGAR" comes to the stage of the historic Texas Theatre in downtown Palestine during the annual Dogwood Trails celebration. The Historic Texas Theatre, Historic Texas Theatre 212 W. Crawford St., is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in East Texas. Friday, March 23
Opening Night & Wine and Cheese Reception.
âSome Like It Hotâ is an American comedy film, made in 1958 and released in 1959. "SUGAR" chronicles the zany lives of two musicians, of the prohibition era, who witness a gang slaying. Forced to disguise themselves as women, they join an all-female orchestra, and the games begin! The storyline is set in the 1920s, and centered around two out-of-work musicians Joe and Jerry, who witness a Valentineâs Day mob shooting in Chicago. In order to escape the gangsters, Joe and Jerry become Josephine and Daphne and join an all female band headed to Miami! The scene is set with both guys who are masquerading as women getting involved in romantic entanglements that will have audiences in stitches.
Tickets: $8 for children ages 4-18; $12 for adults
Tickets can be purchased online at www.outhousetickets.com or in Palestine at the Chamber of Commerce of Education Unlimited.

TYLER
Curious Savage, movie, 7:30 p.m. at Tyler Civic Theatre, 103 E. Erwin St.
The Curious Savage, written by John Patrick, is a comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, a woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately 10 million dollars.

PALESTINE
March 23-25, March 30, 31, April 1, April 6- 8. Three weekends packed full of Fun and Events. Parade, Festival with Arts and Crafts, Kids Zone, Live Entertainment, Car Show, Dogwood Jamboree, Theatre, Classic Country Music Live. Come see the Dogwoods in bloom! Texas Monthly magazine listed seeing the Dogwoods bloom in Davey Dogwood Park on their bucket list, shouldn't it be on yours? For more info www.palestinechamber.org 903-729-6066, palestineareacofc@earthlink.net

Location:

Athens Cain Center

Description:

The 26th Annual Athens Triathlon takes place at the Cain Center, 915 S. Palestine, Athens. Online registration is at www.active.com.

It is an indoor/outdoor group exercise class that mixes traditional calisthenic and body weight exercises with interval training and strength training.

Time:

8:00am-11:00am

Location:

Grace Community Church (3215 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler), Multi-Purpose Room

Description:

TYLER
A pancake breakfast hosted by Texas Bank & Trust Student Board to raise funds for Refuge of Light will be at 8-11 a.m. at Grace Community Church, 3215 Old Jacksonville Hwy. Cost is $5 person/$15 family. All proceeds go to Refuge of Light, a local non-profit organization dedicated to establishing a long term safe-home that provides physical, mental and spiritual healing in an effort to overcome the brutalization of modern day slavery called 'sex trafficking', in the lives of victimized girls under the age of 18 within the US. For information: mzivney@yahoo.com 903-283-2752

Time:

8:00am-2:00pm

Location:

Lookout Valley Mercantile, 3111 N. Jackson, Jacksonville, TX

Description:

JACKSONVILLE
Spring is Here Rummage Sale! Thursday & Friday, 8 a.m-2 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Lookout Valley Mercantile, 3111 N. Jackson. HUGE SALE with lots of household items, clothing & furniture. Here is another way to help Refuge of Light raise the funds to build a safe-home for domestic minor girls rescued from sex trafficking in Texas. ALL funds generated will go back into the cost of construction for a Refuge cottage. Please visit Refuge of Light website for more details:www.refugeoflight.org

Time:

8:00am-10:00am

Location:

Bergfeld Park

Description:

TYLER
The Annual Tyler Azalea 10K and Fun Run, one of the oldest and greatest 10Ks in the state of Texas will begin at 8 a.m.
The race is held at Bergfeld Park and benefits Children's Village Home for Children in Tyler. Over 1,000 runners are expected to participate. Complete details, sponsor information and online registration available at www.tylerazalea10k.com. A 50-yard dash for all children 6 and under will be at 7:45 a.m. with the 10K and 2 mile Fun Run/Walk following at 8 a.m. Proceeds from this annual event will go to Children's Village in Tyler, who for more than 31 years has provided quality 24 hour, long term residential foster care for hundreds of boys and girls from the Tyler and East Texas area.
For more information, refer to: childrensvillageoftexas.org.

TYLER
The Quilters' Guild of East Texas will hold its annual quilt show at Harvey Hall from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6, and $5 for seniors and children.
Among the features at the show there will be a silent auction, raffle quilt, and a cafe. On display will be 193 quilts, from various areas, including Tyler. For more information please go to www.qgetx.org.

PALESTINE
Debra Jo will be at Granny Muffin Wines, 301 W. Oak St., during the Dogwood Festival from 1-3 p.m.
Debra Jo (DJ) is a surprising and refreshingly unique 'new'' musician/singer/songwriter. Of the baby boomer generation, she is proof positive that we are never too old in our lives to find, develop, and pursue a new talent. Her works are all original, each different, and she is a one woman band - vocals, keyboard, and guitar. 'On the side' she is a behavior therapist.
http://www.texasartdepot.com/t-granny-muffin.aspx

Time:

1:00pm-3:00pm

Location:

Mission Tejas State Park

Description:

CROCKETT
A "Digital" Scavenger Hunt! at Mission Tejas State Park. You will search the park for things to be found in the park and capture them with your camera. We will view these on a projector so bring your USB cord if you want to share your photos. We will meet at the Pavilion, from 1 to 3 p.m. We are located on Hwy 21 between Alto and Crockett. Cost: Adult, $2; senior, $1; Park entry fee, the event is free. Information: brent.jackson@tpwd.state.tx.us; brent.jackson@tpwd.state.tx.us

VAN
The Van 2012 Senior Class is raising funds for project graduation with ticket sales and concessions at the annual Powder Puff game from 4 to 7 p.m. at Vandal stadium between the senior girls and junior girls with the Vandal football team cheering them. The band will be performing and dance teams will be dancing.
Admission: $5.

Time:

5:00pm

Location:

1909 E Rusk Jacksonville Tx 75766

Description:

JACKSONVILLE
2nd Annual Leading her with grace Father/Daughter Banquet presented by Central Baptist Church, Iron Men Ministry
5-6:30 p.m. Carriage rides, photos, activities
6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. dinner.
Guest Speaker: Miss Texas 2000 Tara Watson-Watkins
$5 tickets includes all activities
Central Baptist Church Family Life Center
1909 E. Rusk Jacksonville, 75766.
Tickets may be purchased at the church office or at the door.
Call 903-586-2215 for more info or
cbcjacksonville.com

The Sacul Bluegrass Opry features bluegrass and gospel acts beginning at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of each month at its opry hall on Highway 204 in the Cherokee County town of Sacul. Information: www.sandylandbluegrass.com/sacul_opry or 936-569-1179

Time:

7:00pm-9:00pm

Description:

The Palestine Dogwood Jamboree will be held on at 7 p.m. at Palestine Civic Center Hwy 19 North at Loop 256. This is the eighth year for the show. There are five performances each year with Country Music Artists from all over the state as well as other states as well. The show is always new and different. It is Branson, Mo. style with comedy and great country music. At each show three young people compete for the Dogwood Jamboree Artist of the year. The winner of each show returns to the stage for the finals and receives an award and large cash prize. The audience votes on those competing. The show is family styled also and young and old all participate. Dates for future shows are given below.
Dates for 2012
March 24-âA Country Cavalcadeâ
June 23-âLone Star Countryâ
Aug. 11-âDown Home Countryâ
Oct. 27-âAutumn Countryâ
Dec. 8-âChristmas Countryâ
For reservations call: 903-729-7080 or 903-724-2556

Time:

7:00pm

Description:

The Quitman Bluegrass Show takes place at 7 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month at the Carroll Green Civic Center in Quitman. Information: 903-852-6588.

Time:

7:30pm

Description:

PALESTINE
From the hilarious screen success "Some Like It Hot," "SUGAR" comes to the stage of the historic Texas Theatre in downtown Palestine during the annual Dogwood Trails celebration. The Historic Texas Theatre, Historic Texas Theatre 212 W. Crawford St., is one of the oldest and most beautiful theatres in East Texas. Friday, March 23
Opening Night & Wine and Cheese Reception.
âSome Like It Hotâ is an American comedy film, made in 1958 and released in 1959. "SUGAR" chronicles the zany lives of two musicians, of the prohibition era, who witness a gang slaying. Forced to disguise themselves as women, they join an all-female orchestra, and the games begin! The storyline is set in the 1920s, and centered around two out-of-work musicians Joe and Jerry, who witness a Valentineâs Day mob shooting in Chicago. In order to escape the gangsters, Joe and Jerry become Josephine and Daphne and join an all female band headed to Miami! The scene is set with both guys who are masquerading as women getting involved in romantic entanglements that will have audiences in stitches.
Tickets: $8 for children ages 4-18; $12 for adults
Tickets can be purchased online at www.outhousetickets.com or in Palestine at the Chamber of Commerce of Education Unlimited.

Time:

7:30pm-9:30pm

Location:

Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Dr., Tyler 75702

Description:

TYLER
Curious Savage, movie, 7:30 p.m. at Tyler Civic Theatre, 103 E. Erwin St.
The Curious Savage, written by John Patrick, is a comedic play about Ethel P. Savage, a woman whose husband recently died and left her approximately 10 million dollars.